A devastating itching of the skin driven by severe liver disease turns out to have a surprising cause. Its discovery points toward possible new therapies for itching, and shows that the outer layer of the skin is so much more than insulation. The finding, which appears April 2 in Gastroenterology, indicates that the keratinocyte cells… Read More: Maddening itch of liver disease comes from a surprising source »
Northern New York native Cody James Holland, 25, was known as a man full of heart and humor, who loved “his middle finger and showing his butt to the world!” Despite his hilarious attributes, the Ogdensburg, NY resident’s obituary comes with a harsh dose of honesty — as well as a somber warning. “Cody James… Read More: ‘Don’t be a dumbass’: Man’s obit comes with grim warning »
Racial discrimination has shaped so many American institutions that perhaps it should be no surprise that health care is among them. Put simply, people of color receive less care — and often worse care — than white Americans. Reasons includes lower rates of health coverage; communication barriers; and racial stereotyping based on false beliefs. Predictably,… Read More: Race and Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Mistrust –… »
Brain surgeons are bringing artificial intelligence and new imaging techniques into the operating room, to diagnose tumors as accurately as pathologists, and much faster, according to a report in the journal Nature Medicine. The new approach streamlines the standard practice of analyzing tissue samples while the patient is still on the operating table, to help… Read More: A.I. Comes to the Operating Room »